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Entertainment Weekly has teamed up with Spike TV to celebrate videogames that have defined the last decade, and Mass Effect 2 is nominated!
]]>7af559effae4b310VgnVCM1000001065140aRCRDThu, 29 Nov 2012 19:40:02 -0600Entertainment Weekly has teamed up with Spike TV to celebrate videogames that have defined the last decade, and Mass Effect 2 is nominated!

EW took a look at which games pushed the medium forward in the past ten years, so we're proud to see Mass Effect on the list with such stiff competition. But who wins it all is up to you - the winners will be decided by a public vote and announced on December 7 during the VGA's.

Tell us - why do you think Mass Effect 2 made the list, and are there any other games you think should have made the cut?

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With Mass Effect 3 launching onto consoles March 6, fans of the ultra-popular sci-fi RPG series can continue their deep, immersive game experience - on-the-go - with Mass Effect: Infiltrator.
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With Mass Effect 3 launching onto consoles March 6, fans of the ultra-popular sci-fi RPG series can continue their deep, immersive game experience, on-the-go, with Mass Effect: Infiltrator. From the makers of the critically acclaimed Dead Space on iOS, this all-new, original Mass Effect storyline is made exclusively for mobile.

In Mass Effect: Infiltrator, fans can dive into the “off-camera” action with rogue Cerberus agent, Randall Ezno. As Commander Shepard battles Reapers across the galaxy, this mobile-exclusive game experience has players collecting valuable intel and fighting foes using intuitive tap-and-swipe combat strategies.

Also, in an exciting tie-in to the console experience, players can boost their Galactic Readiness Rating, which will improve their chances of success in the final Mass Effect 3 battle.

Mass Effect: Infiltrator provides a console-like experience that marks the next leap in iOS gameplay. Don’t miss it on the App Store.

Want to feel the effect right now? Check out this trailer.

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With all of those gorgeous textures and high-glow biotics, Mass Effect 3can take a little time to download. That’s why we’re providing a free pre-load period for all PC gamers who have pre-ordered the game.
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With all of those gorgeous textures and high-glow biotics, Mass Effect 3can take a little time to download. That’s why we’re providing a free pre-load period for all PC gamers who have pre-ordered the game.

New to pre-loading? It’s just like downloading and installing any other game. The only difference is that you can’t play right away. (That would, after all, be cheating). On the upside, you’ll have all of that downloading and installing out of the way when launch day rolls around, which means you can skip some major progress bars and get into the game sooner.

Pre-loading Mass Effect 3 on Origin is especially easy. Just follow these four simple steps to start your download:

Forgot to pre-order? It’s not too late to get in on the pre-load action! Order Mass Effect 3 on Origin today and you’ll be automatically qualified to participate.

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With galactic war brewing, Mass Effect 3 is calling for all hands – and all Facebook users – on deck. Prepare to take back Earth when you join the ME3 Recruitment Program, where you can gain early access to the multi-player demo and get useful in-game items in the form of Recruitment Packs.
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With galactic war brewing, Mass Effect 3 is calling for all hands – and all Facebook users – on deck. Prepare to take back Earth when you join the ME3 Recruitment Program, where you can gain early access to the multi-player demo and get useful in-game items in the form of Recruitment Packs.

There are actually two ways to get early access to Wednesday's co-op demo. The first, which was detailed in January, is to purchase a copy of Battlefield 3 and activate the associated Online Pass. The second way, announced just last night, is to join the Mass Effect Recruitment Program on Facebook, link up with your Origin account, and invite your friends to join the galactic war effort.

Recruitment Program enlistees will get early access to the game as soon as their first recruited friend links the Recruitment Program app to their Origin account. The friends they recruit will gain early access at that time as well. As a bonus, you can also earn up to five Recruitment Packs to use in-game – one for each of your recruits that finishes the Mass Effect 3 demo. Finish the demo yourself to complete your contribution to the war effort.

Download the Mass Effect 3 demo today on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or PC. Regular access to the co-op portion of the demo begins on February 17, 2012, and the full game hits shelves on March 6, 2012.

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Tough, tender, and the Commander of an interstellar starship? It’s hard to imagine a better Valentine’s Day date than Shepard. And with today’s release of the new Mass Effect 3 demo, you don’t have to.
]]>a61d219c96d75310VgnVCM1000001065140aRCRDTue, 14 Feb 2012 14:08:03 -0600
Tough, tender, and the Commander of an interstellar starship? It’s hard to imagine a better Valentine’s Day date than Shepard. And with today’s release of the new Mass Effect 3 demo, you don’t have to.

Download the single-player demo for the Xbox 360, PC, or PlayStation 3 and join the fight for planet Earth. This preview of the full campaign lets you choose your name, gender, and appearance, as well as your preferred style of play. “Action” lets you focus on killing some Reapers, “Story” gives you more space to socialize, and “Action RPG” blends the two in classic Mass Effect style.

Also included in the demo is a taste of the new multi-player mode, which focuses on strategic, co-operative gameplay. Get early access to this section of the demo by activating your Battlefield 3 Online Pass or signing up for the Mass Effect 3 Recruitment Program on Facebook. Multi-player mode will unlock for everyone on February 17.

Fans of Mass Effect can also look forward to a new CG trailer for the upcoming title called "Take Earth Back," which will premiere during this Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead on AMC.

Want to get an edge on your alien enemies? Pre-order Mass Effect 3 on Origin for exclusive bonuses, including the AT-12 Raider Shotgun, the M55 Argus Assault Rifle, and – for a limited time only – a bonus digital copy of Battlefield 3 for the PC.

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Remember when Reckoning was in the spotlight for all those crossover bonuses? Now it's Mass Effect 3's turn. With its very own demo just around the corner, the Shep-helmed game is taking the stage with glorious gameplay, a co-op preview, a bonus for Reckoning, and more.
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Remember when Reckoning was in the spotlight for all those crossover bonuses? Now it's Mass Effect 3's turn. With its very own demo just around the corner, the Shep-helmed game is taking the stage with glorious gameplay, a co-op preview, a bonus for Reckoning, and more.

Players of February's Mass Effect 3demo will get a first-hand preview of the game’s single-player campaign, including a look at the gorgeously destructive attack on Earth that opens the game’s storyline. For those who'd rather run and gun, a multi-player preview will be available as well, giving qualified gamers a taste of the franchise’s new co-op play.

If you haven’t yet qualified for multi-player demo early access, but want to, you can do so by activating your Battlefield 3 online pass. Additional means of gaining access will be announced at www.masseffect.com in the very near future.

The Mass Effect 3 demo is slated for a widespread release on February 14, 2012, and will be available for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3, and the PC. For Xbox 360 users, it will also be one of the first pre-launch demos to support full voice recognition on Kinect. If you’re planning to play Reckoning, there’s even more reason to give the sci-fi demo a try: an exclusive Omniblade Daggers unlock for Kingdoms of Amalur.

While the demo will be available this February, the full version of Mass Effect 3 won’t be hitting shelves until March 6, 2012. Pre-order your copy on Origin today for exclusive access to the AT-12 Raider Shotgun, the M55 Argus Assault Rifle, and more.

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With R.A. Salvatore penning Amalur’s lore, most fans of fantasy won’t need to think twice before downloading the upcoming demo for Reckoning. But for sci-fi fans who usually eschew dragons, knights, and claymores, there’s a different reason to play: two unlockable in-game bonuses for Mass Effect 3.
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With R.A. Salvatore penning Amalur’s lore, most fans of fantasy won’t need to think twice before downloading the upcoming demo for Reckoning. But for sci-fi fans who usually eschew dragons, knights, and claymores, there’s a different reason to play: two unlockable in-game bonuses for Mass Effect 3.

Gamers who play through the Reckoning demo – which will be available for download on PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE, and Origin on Tuesday, January 17 – will discover a treasure trove of bonus content in the demo's hour and a half of play, including three in-game items that can be used in the full version of Reckoning and two in-game items to play with in Mass Effect 3.

Bonuses for Reckoning include a Twist of Fate Card and the Twinned Souls Chakram, as well as the Infernal Helm. Players can unlock the first two items by installing the demo, then complete it to claim the helm.

For Mass Effect 3 players, the Reckoning demo offers up a unique opportunity to claim a suit of Todd McFarlane-designed Reckoner Knight Armor. You’ll also get the exclusive Chakram Launcher – a “saucer gun” that fires explosive, lightweight discs – when you complete the demo in its entirety:

If you’re a fan of both games, you may also want to keep an eye out for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 demo, which will allow you to unlock a set of Omniblade Daggers for use in Reckoning:

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Good news, Shep-fans – you may get to scratch that itchy trigger finger sooner than expected. Last night, BioWare announced plans to release an official Mass Effect 3 demo for January, and Battlefield 3 players will be among the first to get access.
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Good news, Shep-fans – you may get to scratch that itchy trigger finger sooner than expected. Last night, BioWare announced plans to release an official Mass Effect 3demo for January, and Battlefield 3 players will be among the first to get access.

Each copy of Battlefield 3 going out on October 25 includes an insert with an invitation to the multi-player portion of the Mass Effect 3 demo. But if you didn’t pre-order a copy, don’t worry; BioWare will be announcing additional ways to get early access to the demo in November and December. The demo is also slated to include a single-player segment, packed with all the galaxy-saving goodness of the previous two titles.

Ready to pick up your rifle and put the hurt on some Reapers? Pre-order your copy of Mass Effect 3 on Origin to get the game and three free bonuses: an N7 Arsenal Pack, a Robotic Dog, and the Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack.

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It used to be just you, Shepard, and a team of scrappy NPCs against the galaxy, but BioWare’s third installment of Mass Effect is finally widening the interstellar playing field. When Mass Effect 3launches on March 6, 2012, an optional multiplayer mode called Galaxy at War will launch along with it.
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It used to be just you, Shepard, and a team of scrappy NPCs against the galaxy, but BioWare’s third installment of Mass Effect is finally widening the interstellar playing field. When Mass Effect 3 launches on March 6, 2012, an optional multiplayer mode called Galaxy at War will launch along with it.

Featuring four-player cooperative gameplay, the Galaxy at War multiplayer feature puts players in the role of a team of elite Special Forces soldiers, sent to protect resources and assets vital to the anti-Reaper war effort. Players will be able to choose between six classes and six unique races in this mode, including Human, Krogan, Asari, Drell, Salarian, and Turian.

As a bonus, progress made in the Galaxy at War multiplayer mode will also link back to your single player campaign, making it easier to take down those evil alien Reapers.

BioWare also announced today that gamers who purchase Battlefield 3 and activate their Battlefield 3 Online Pass will be granted early access to the multiplayer portion of the Mass Effect 3 demo. The developer will be announcing additional ways for Shepard-loving fans to gain early access to multiplayer in the coming months, so you may want to keep your eyesopen.

Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer feature can be activated via the Online Pass found in every new copy of Mass Effect 3, or by purchasing an Online Pass separately. Pre-order MassEffect 3 today on Origin, to score three unique bonus items: an N7 Arsenal Pack, a Robotic Dog, and a stylish Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack.

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Mass Effect fans attending New York Comic-Con have an exclusive comic they can look forward to getting their hands on. During the show (October 13th-16th) attendees will have the chance to pick up an exclusive special edition of Mass Effect: Invasion #1, signed by Mass Effect Lead Writer Mac Walters and featuring brand new cover art designed by the Mass Effect team!
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Mass Effect fans attending New York Comic-Con have an exclusive comic they can look forward to getting their hands on. During the show (October 13th-16th) attendees will have the chance to pick up an exclusive special edition of Mass Effect: Invasion #1, signed by Mass Effect Lead Writer Mac Walters and featuring brand new cover art designed by the Mass Effect team!

The new comic series from BioWare and Dark Horse Comics unveils the harrowing events that follow the conclusion of Commander Shepard’s journey in Mass Effect 2. It tells the unforgettable story follows the merciless and self-appointed queen of Omega, Aria T’Loak. Omega is known as being the seedy underbelly of the galaxy, and Aria has no qualms about opening up the space station to organizations with questionable intentions, including pro-human Cerberus. But when Cerberus unleashes an unnerving new danger, Aria must defend against a menace that threatens the entire station.

Penned by Mass Effect lead writer Mac Walters with an original script by John Jackson Miller (Star Wars: Knight Errant) and stunning original art by Omar Francia (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2), Mass Effect: Invasion is a comic series that fans of the Mass Effect universe won’t want to miss.

The special edition will is limited, so fans should hurry to pick up their copy during NYCC! If you aren’t one of the lucky ones attending NYCC, the regular edition of Mass Effect: Invasion #1 will be available at comic book retailers starting on October 19th. Revisiting the Mass Effect universe in this latest comic is sure to get you pumped for the continuation of Shepard's story. Pre-order your copy of Mass Effect 3 on Origin and get ready to continue the fight against the Reapers.

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As the leader of Cerberus, The Illusive Man is a prominent and influential advocate for humanities dominance in space. Despite his status as the leader of a notorious organization, the man himself remains a mysterious and enigmatic figure. Who was he before he was the Illusive Man? How did this man become one of the most powerful forces in the entire galaxy? Mass Effect 3’s Lead Writer Mac Walters takes us back in time to discover the true origin of the Illusive Man in the graphic novel Mass Effect: Evolution.
]]>a3563452706b2310VgnVCM1000001065140aRCRDThu, 29 Sep 2011 13:46:02 -0500
As the leader of Cerberus, The Illusive Man is a prominent and influential advocate for humanities dominance in space. Despite his status as the leader of a notorious organization, the man himself remains a mysterious and enigmatic figure. Who was he before he was the Illusive Man? How did this man become one of the most powerful forces in the entire galaxy? Mass Effect 3’s Lead Writer Mac Walters takes us back in time to discover the true origin of the Illusive Man in the graphic novel Mass Effect: Evolution.

As humanity first began to explore what awaited them beyond the Milky Way, it was thrust in to an intergalactic war. One man delved deeper in to alien territory and what he found changed history forever. Follow this man on his path of discovery that ultimately led him to become the esoteric leader known as the Illusive Man.

Mass Effect: Evolution is a must have for fans of the epic Mass Effect series. This essential graphic novel will only be available in limited quantities and is being sold exclusively at the BioWare Store for $19.99. Be sure to grab your copy today!